Ok... That sounds effin amazing... 😳 Those octave / organ(ish) sounds are my biggest love and signature sounds these days. I absolutely love the sound of my MXR Poly Blue Octave not to mention it's versitslity and option to have two completely different presets. But unfortunately i have some power issues with it. Will see how repair goes at Thomann. But I'm really considering EQD Organizer since organ sound with rotary is my fav sound on PBO.
I love this pedal but I have a question: how does stereo output work? I have stereo input but with stereo output the dry/wet signal goes to both channels. Is it possible to have dry to one channel and wet to the other one? Thanks!
After a lot of time trying to find out how to get Eb tuning (half step down) with this pedal, realized some things: 1) It loose a lot of gain/volume 2) It loose a lot of high frequencies 3) There is a kind of "delay" (as a second note) that is really annoying. I tried a lot of different settings os Softclipper section but could not fix it. Right now I think my cheap Mooer PitchBox does this job MUCH better. Can you help me?
Hi, is there any option in Tone.. (?) To raise the volume while mashing? I would like to use it for dive bombing but when mashing it loses volume and cannot cut the mix through any more. Tks!
This sounds like a great alternative to Digitech Drop. But has anyone tested the latency of the brainwaves when using it only for droptuning your guitar/bass? I'm really considering this over the Drop because of its difference in prices....
We're in a golden age for effects. Without some technical wizardry and smaller components, effects like this would likely be many hundreds of dollars more expensive, not to mention about the size of a small car. $150 for a ree-donk-you-luss amount of intelligent pitch manipulation? Amazing.
Question.....the original pitchfork goes 1, 2, then 4 pitches and skips the 3rd....meaning, if I am in A, and I keep dialing the pitch key up, it will go A#, B, then C#......Will this pedal allow me to hit the 3rd, or C, note that the original pitchfork doesn’t????
congratulations on a great product once again!!! can it send individual inputs to each voice and each voice to separate outputs? for example: line 1 > input L > voice 1 > output L line 2 > input R > voice 2 > output R
It can! Voice 1 comes in on the one input. Voice 2 on the other and the same on the outputs. The dry guitar comes out on both outputs, unless the Mix is set entirely wet 🙂
@@tcelectronic thanks for the response TC!!! you have one buyer for sure. When will it reach stores in Europe? our band is going on tour soon and this pedal could change the way we do things!
@@TofLang very soon! Available for preorder already! www.thomann.de/gb/tc_electronic_brainwaves_pitch_shifter.htm?ref=intl&shp=eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoiZ2IiLCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6IjIiLCJsYW5ndWFnZSI6ImVuIn0%3D
@@tcelectronic Great! thanks, it doesn't have a set date though I´m setting up for a short US tour in the beginning of March and thought I could get it before we leave to play :) Anyway to get one in advance? :)
So I just got one, build quality is really nice but it makes 0 sound. Power led is on, mash button works. I isolated the pedal in the fx chain, nothing. I tried multiple instruments, nothing, no sounds. Everything that goes through my pedal is like pushing the signal through a mute button. I tried changing all the settings ect. Nothing. Is it possible it is DOA? Is there a hidden setting/ a relatively common scenario where it reduces all sound. I tried contacting TC but TBH the website is really broken, it does not display correctly and I cannot contact support. In general, Im a big TC fan, so this is def a bit of a let down.
Ok first question; how is the tracking? Faster than sub’n’up? (Milliseconds?) Second, does it track bass well? Third; why I’ve seen this for sale before it was even on your site (not that it matter; just confusing). Thank you for putting out cool stuff.
How it this on a 5 string active bass? My Digitech Drop gets a little glitchy with an active 5 string and can't find anything that works as well or better. (Ok, So I know you're gonna say 'yep' or 'it works great' but can we have a demo or something soon to show?)
After years and years of playing I’ve decided to start building my first pedalboard. Since I was new to these kind of things, I’ve decided not to spend a lot of money on it. After looking for entire days on the web to buy pedals, I ended up buying my first two pedals: TC THE PROPHET and TC MOJOMOJO! I can’t love them enough. TC is quickly became the way to go for my pedals and I’ll get more of them soon for sure!
Does it do crystal star dust type of sound like the Whammy in classic mode when playing chords ? Do you need to play a major scale in order for it to detect if it needs to produce a flat fifth or major/minor 6th or 7th ?
I see you choose the number of semi-tones, so I suppose it won't automatically play the major or minor third etc. Why not do a polyphonic Quintessence ? Would be awesome.
@@simaojoseph No not polyphonic. If you play chords or arpeggios where all notes are ringing it won't sound good (it will have tracking issues like an analog octaver). At least it won't sound good like the Whammy5 does in "classic" mode (and "chords" mode as well).
Well I guess it doesn't have that Quintessence algorithm so, if you set the 3 or 4 semitones, it's ok to play a diminished or augmented scale; but if you play a major scale you will get "wrong" notes in the chosen pitches (not very musical). So you can't just play any note; you need to choose your notes carefully. Please make a Polyphonic Quintessence.
Have this pedal but can't make the Tone Print work. Do I always have to get on my knees to set the toggles up/down when selecting TP1/2/3??? Makes no sense. I'm spending HOURS trying to make it record my toggle up/down and it doesn't.
@@tcelectronic I believe you but this guy that was reviewing the pedal said it won't do half step, just whole step. I guess he didn't expore the pedal enough
Where can I find a list of all of the parameters that can be edited via the TonePrint application, for example maximum delay length, filter type etc.? They are not in the manual, why?
It doesn't do this out of the box, the smallest interval it offers is a whole step. It can be configured by downloading the toneprint app, connecting to the device, and building a half-step setting for one of the custom slots.
Is it possible to set the guitar tuning to 1/2 step down with the brainwaves? Can someone explain that to me? TC Electronic said “Yes” in my question but I didn’t think they understood my point.
But the answer is yes! In the TonePrint Editor you can set your custom interval to be one semitone, set the pedal completely wet and, boom, you're in Eb tuning :-)
TC Electronic Got the pedal and opened the Tone Print software in my computer. You guys must be kidding. In a era of intuitive apps you make an impossible program. I tried to make a simple Eb tune (half step down) and tried it for about 20min and just had no ideia what each parameter was doing. Brainwaves is a pitch shifter, so should have at least a simple knob called “pitch” or “tune” to make the changes.
TC Electronic I received my Brainwaves pedal today! I saw your reply above regarding 1/2 step/m2/semitone pitch shifting but from working with it so far, the smallest interval pitch shift is one step/M2/2 semitones. Am I missing something???!
Darion Buck MANY thanks for your response. I’ve tried to get a hold of TC Electronics with this question and they just don’t respond. I was trying to determine whether or not I needed to leave my EHX Pitchfork On my board just to accomplish that if the Brainwaves wasn’t capable of it.
TheUnnumbered I used to have the brainwaves and now I have a drop. As far as an octaver effect (octave down and up along with your original note) yes the brainwaves will do that. But the drop really is meant to play in lower tubings while keeping your guitar in standard tuning (to eliminate or reduce the need to change guitars in a gig) and while it does have an octave down plus dry signal setting that isn’t what the drop is really meant for.
Hey I own a Brainwaves pedal but there's no instructions how the detune works. What do the switches and knobs do to change the way the detune works, can anyone tell me? Also, @tcelectronics, can someone do a more in-depth tutorial on how to use the tone print editor? The mash comes with so many features but I have no idea what each one does
Look we know you have some massive shoes to fill and the first video will be your chance to make a big impression so worry not, we’ve got a new pedal that doesn’t do much other than the numerous pitch shifters out there but rest assured it has the ability to mash the footswitch and make the tone sound like a warbled mess. So no pressure. And....rolling
Sure, but Tore left us three months ago. This pedal's been in development for like a year. So those shoes are all over this pedal, even if the face is not.
Right. Only if you want the second Sub. I'm guessing some of the TonePrints would work different too, but this is too new for me to know that yet. SubNUp is really well done for what it is. Really makes my sound pop out when I want something different.
Hello TC! The pedal is a big disappointment, it s a failure. Latency is unbearable, the volume drop at mashing is unacceptable. HOw can we back our money? Thank you.
![[Eng Sub] TC Electronic Brainwaves Pitch Shifter guitar effect](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1WllpbGP4MM/mqdefault.jpg)
“And…. It’s pink” this man knows what we want
"and.... It's pink".
That's it. I'm sold.
that's the part i'm hesitant about... hmm. Mauve woulda been nice too. Hows it sound dirty?
"And yeah... It´s pink." MHM, YOU GOT ME THERE 😩😭
the guy who decided the pedal color is a genius, i love it . I already bought it and i am waiting for it to arrive
Man, you guys have the best promo videos. And Lars fit right in too!
Nice to meet you Lars, happy to get to know my new best friend. This pedal sounds killer!
TC - please take all your cool new algorithms and make a new powerful rack effects unit! Give the Eventide 9000 some competition.
or a competitor against the boss ms3. If they do so, I swear I sell mine to get a new TC multifx
Yes. , yes and yes .
And...it’s pink! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
TC should make a volume/filter pedal with customisable range, swell curve etc. via toneprint. Maybe even one that also doubles as an expression pedal.
Ok... That sounds effin amazing... 😳 Those octave / organ(ish) sounds are my biggest love and signature sounds these days. I absolutely love the sound of my MXR Poly Blue Octave not to mention it's versitslity and option to have two completely different presets. But unfortunately i have some power issues with it. Will see how repair goes at Thomann. But I'm really considering EQD Organizer since organ sound with rotary is my fav sound on PBO.
Ordered mine today. Can’t wait
*Looks over at pedalboard* “Mmm, I don’t have a pink pedal yet...”
😂😚
Good to see TC innovating, or rather, regurgitating the same thing done before.
I love this pedal but I have a question: how does stereo output work? I have stereo input but with stereo output the dry/wet signal goes to both channels. Is it possible to have dry to one channel and wet to the other one? Thanks!
Cool shirt!
You know what they say, sometimes you just need a pink pedal on your board:)
After a lot of time trying to find out how to get Eb tuning (half step down) with this pedal, realized some things:
1) It loose a lot of gain/volume
2) It loose a lot of high frequencies
3) There is a kind of "delay" (as a second note) that is really annoying.
I tried a lot of different settings os Softclipper section but could not fix it.
Right now I think my cheap Mooer PitchBox does this job MUCH better.
Can you help me?
which guitar is used in the video?
Hi, is there any option in Tone.. (?) To raise the volume while mashing? I would like to use it for dive bombing but when mashing it loses volume and cannot cut the mix through any more. Tks!
Please help: How do I select the mode where the effect is on as soon as I step in the switch and turns off when released?
This sounds like a great alternative to Digitech Drop. But has anyone tested the latency of the brainwaves when using it only for droptuning your guitar/bass? I'm really considering this over the Drop because of its difference in prices....
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to have Voice 1 exclusively routed to the Right and Voice 2 routed exclusively to the Left (or vice versa)?
Cool TC Electronic with another pedal ( buys all of them ,wallet bursts into flames) worth it!!!
🤣🤣🤣
Does anyone know the brand and model of that stunishing guitar?
Nice. 👍
Can we please have all of your ool pitch shifter algorithms plus some reverb madness in a rack version or multieffect box? Pleaseee
I must admit those are clean AFK!
The Nike Airs I mean.
We're in a golden age for effects. Without some technical wizardry and smaller components, effects like this would likely be many hundreds of dollars more expensive, not to mention about the size of a small car. $150 for a ree-donk-you-luss amount of intelligent pitch manipulation? Amazing.
Thanks, Jack!
Any chance of a VST Plug In version for us studio guys??? ;)
Holy crap.
Question.....the original pitchfork goes 1, 2, then 4 pitches and skips the 3rd....meaning, if I am in A, and I keep dialing the pitch key up, it will go A#, B, then C#......Will this pedal allow me to hit the 3rd, or C, note that the original pitchfork doesn’t????
Hi Lars, just a question for you: could you please tell me if it is right that my Brainwaves is always on?
... at 0:43 it sends its output to your amp/s via the MK Ultra TonePrint
congratulations on a great product once again!!!
can it send individual inputs to each voice and each voice to separate outputs?
for example:
line 1 > input L > voice 1 > output L
line 2 > input R > voice 2 > output R
It can! Voice 1 comes in on the one input. Voice 2 on the other and the same on the outputs. The dry guitar comes out on both outputs, unless the Mix is set entirely wet 🙂
@@tcelectronic thanks for the response TC!!! you have one buyer for sure. When will it reach stores in Europe? our band is going on tour soon and this pedal could change the way we do things!
@@TofLang very soon! Available for preorder already! www.thomann.de/gb/tc_electronic_brainwaves_pitch_shifter.htm?ref=intl&shp=eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoiZ2IiLCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6IjIiLCJsYW5ndWFnZSI6ImVuIn0%3D
@@tcelectronic Great! thanks, it doesn't have a set date though I´m setting up for a short US tour in the beginning of March and thought I could get it before we leave to play :) Anyway to get one in advance? :)
Groovy.
Awesome pedal!
Btw what chorus is used on 1:36 ? Sounds great!!
That's detune mode on the brainwaves
Has anyone tried this on bass to see how well it tracks for lower tones?
So I just got one, build quality is really nice but it makes 0 sound. Power led is on, mash button works. I isolated the pedal in the fx chain, nothing. I tried multiple instruments, nothing, no sounds. Everything that goes through my pedal is like pushing the signal through a mute button. I tried changing all the settings ect. Nothing.
Is it possible it is DOA? Is there a hidden setting/ a relatively common scenario where it reduces all sound. I tried contacting TC but TBH the website is really broken, it does not display correctly and I cannot contact support. In general, Im a big TC fan, so this is def a bit of a let down.
Ok first question; how is the tracking? Faster than sub’n’up? (Milliseconds?)
Second, does it track bass well?
Third; why I’ve seen this for sale before it was even on your site (not that it matter; just confusing).
Thank you for putting out cool stuff.
Someone leaked it earlier than they wanted.
Will this work with volume swells as well for ambient music (like the EHX Pitchfork)?
Yes!
How it this on a 5 string active bass? My Digitech Drop gets a little glitchy with an active 5 string and can't find anything that works as well or better. (Ok, So I know you're gonna say 'yep' or 'it works great' but can we have a demo or something soon to show?)
That's fair. We'll get a demo up soon 🙂
theres a lot to like
After years and years of playing I’ve decided to start building my first pedalboard.
Since I was new to these kind of things, I’ve decided not to spend a lot of money on it.
After looking for entire days on the web to buy pedals, I ended up buying my first two pedals: TC THE PROPHET and TC MOJOMOJO!
I can’t love them enough. TC is quickly became the way to go for my pedals and I’ll get more of them soon for sure!
Great, man. Enjoy!
Does it do crystal star dust type of sound like the Whammy in classic mode when playing chords ?
Do you need to play a major scale in order for it to detect if it needs to produce a flat fifth or major/minor 6th or 7th ?
I see you choose the number of semi-tones, so I suppose it won't automatically play the major or minor third etc. Why not do a polyphonic Quintessence ? Would be awesome.
Tanguy Delooz isn’t the quintessence polyphonic?
@@simaojoseph No not polyphonic. If you play chords or arpeggios where all notes are ringing it won't sound good (it will have tracking issues like an analog octaver). At least it won't sound good like the Whammy5 does in "classic" mode (and "chords" mode as well).
Well I guess it doesn't have that Quintessence algorithm so, if you set the 3 or 4 semitones, it's ok to play a diminished or augmented scale; but if you play a major scale you will get "wrong" notes in the chosen pitches (not very musical). So you can't just play any note; you need to choose your notes carefully.
Please make a Polyphonic Quintessence.
All I want is to play along to E flat and D standard while keeping my guitar in E. Would this switch allow it?
try a digitech drop if you’re looking for something that does that
where can you buy it?
Have this pedal but can't make the Tone Print work. Do I always have to get on my knees to set the toggles up/down when selecting TP1/2/3??? Makes no sense. I'm spending HOURS trying to make it record my toggle up/down and it doesn't.
Hi Del Rei Rock! Can you please send us a message on Facebook?
@TC_Electronic What guitar is he playing for this demo!?
Baum Conquer! www.baumguitars.com/conquer-59/
does it work with bass too?
thanks for this video!
Yes, we'll get a demo up soon 🙂
@@tcelectronic wow, thanks! Already in my wishlist!
make a new chorus pedal this complicated a quad chorus a chorus that goes above below and above again with shimmer :) that would be cool
Can it do detune as in drop your whole guitar down a half step, whole step ect (similar t DigiTech drop)?
It can 🙂
@@tcelectronic I believe you but this guy that was reviewing the pedal said it won't do half step, just whole step. I guess he didn't expore the pedal enough
Where can I find a list of all of the parameters that can be edited via the TonePrint application, for example maximum delay length, filter type etc.?
They are not in the manual, why?
Check out this thread, Peter. We put some Editor screenshots up in the comments! facebook.com/tcelectronic/videos/2555090057839504
@@tcelectronic Awesome, but what's the maximum delay time, it isn't shown?
Can I drop down my guitare with this pedal from E to D#for example?
It doesn't do this out
of the box, the smallest interval it offers is a whole step. It can be configured by downloading the toneprint app, connecting to the device, and building a half-step
setting for one of the custom slots.
This pedal works as a capo and drop tune (like the Digitech whammy dt)?
Indeed!
@@tcelectronic Thank you for your fast answer. Have this pedal a latency time?
hi, is this pedal suitable for vocal performances ? thank you
i tried it, it's very robotic sounding to me, even using the mix/blend.. unless that's what your going for
Is it possible to set the guitar tuning to 1/2 step down with the brainwaves? Can someone explain that to me?
TC Electronic said “Yes” in my question but I didn’t think they understood my point.
But the answer is yes! In the TonePrint Editor you can set your custom interval to be one semitone, set the pedal completely wet and, boom, you're in Eb tuning :-)
TC Electronic
Hey, that’s fantastic!!! Thanks!!
😁
TC Electronic
Got the pedal and opened the Tone Print software in my computer. You guys must be kidding. In a era of intuitive apps you make an impossible program. I tried to make a simple Eb tune (half step down) and tried it for about 20min and just had no ideia what each parameter was doing. Brainwaves is a pitch shifter, so should have at least a simple knob called “pitch” or “tune” to make the changes.
@@DelReiRock did you finally found?
Dysfunction is a function!
Man if this had midi presets i'd buy one immediately.
That’s what the three TonePrint slots are for… but yeah, midi would be nice.
nice pedal and nice guitar. which brand is?
It's a Baum Conquer '59 :-) www.baumguitars.com/conquer-59/
@@tcelectronic Thanks!
Take my money!!! all of it!!! do it!! dooo it TC!! hahaha
Can I program a -10/+10 cent L/R stereo detune with this a la the PS-6?
Yes!
@@tcelectronic Nice, I think I'll pick one up. Wide stereo double tracking is Scholz in a can!
@tcelectronic can I do the same as a micro pog?
An octave up and an octave down? Sure!
I’m buying this this check. Anyone know what guitar he’s playin??
It's a Baum Conquer '59 www.baumguitars.com/conquer-59/ 🙂
TC Electronic thanks man. Can’t wait to play with this!!
Is It good with bass?
Yup.
I have to tune down half a step in my band for the singer but it makes the strings floppy. Can this product simply drop everything in that way?
Yep!
@@tcelectronic That's also great for practicing and playing over songs which are tuned higher or lower :)
TC Electronic I received my Brainwaves pedal today! I saw your reply above regarding 1/2 step/m2/semitone pitch shifting but from working with it so far, the smallest interval pitch shift is one step/M2/2 semitones. Am I missing something???!
@@mikekachman1090 yes. To "tune" a half step down, You have to engage the unison and turn off the dry signal completely.
Darion Buck MANY thanks for your response. I’ve tried to get a hold of TC Electronics with this question and they just don’t respond. I was trying to determine whether or not I needed to leave my EHX Pitchfork On my board just to accomplish that if the Brainwaves wasn’t capable of it.
Are the shoes included?
You bet ya!
Can I use this thing instead of The Drop?
I'd like to know that myself
Found an answer?
TheUnnumbered I used to have the brainwaves and now I have a drop. As far as an octaver effect (octave down and up along with your original note) yes the brainwaves will do that. But the drop really is meant to play in lower tubings while keeping your guitar in standard tuning (to eliminate or reduce the need to change guitars in a gig) and while it does have an octave down plus dry signal setting that isn’t what the drop is really meant for.
Does it do minor thirds?
You can set it in cents, so yes!
How does it sound on bass?
Amazing product by the way
We'll get a demo up real soon!
What guitar is this??
It's a Baum Conquer '59 www.www.baumguitars.com/conquer-59/
TC Electronic thanks for replying!
@@SHOTOFLOVE99 no problem :-)
Holy cwap....I was just curious
Hey I own a Brainwaves pedal but there's no instructions how the detune works. What do the switches and knobs do to change the way the detune works, can anyone tell me?
Also, @tcelectronics, can someone do a more in-depth tutorial on how to use the tone print editor? The mash comes with so many features but I have no idea what each one does
In detune mode the numbers on the voice knobs refers to cents. So at 12, the detune is 12 cents and so on.
I wanna cry so hard.
Good cry or bad cry? 😬
TC Electronic You'd get your coveted answer in the comment I posted in the other video. *winks*
We were never i doubt!
Is there any way you could make a non pink version? I’m sure it would be quite popular.
Can someone tell me, what guitar he is pla, playing?
Will it do an octive down?
Yes!
And it's pink
SOLD
Look we know you have some massive shoes to fill and the first video will be your chance to make a big impression so worry not, we’ve got a new pedal that doesn’t do much other than the numerous pitch shifters out there but rest assured it has the ability to mash the footswitch and make the tone sound like a warbled mess. So no pressure.
And....rolling
Whose shoes are we referring to, Peter?
TC Electronic ...those would be the shoes of Tore of course; the man, the myth, the legend.
Sure, but Tore left us three months ago. This pedal's been in development for like a year. So those shoes are all over this pedal, even if the face is not.
TC Electronic Maybe that’s why he left 😬
Because of a pedal that he helped conceive, design and develop? I'm sorry but I don't follow.
Ffs, I literally just bought a Sub n Up last night. Why wasn't this at NAMM?
it was showcased at our pre-NAMM event. Sorry, Joe!
LMAO tc electronic
Joe Howard See if you can return it?
It got dispatched this morning so can't cancel it anymore. Oh well, tbh the sub n up does plenty of stuff and is probably cheaper than the brainwaves
Joe Howard The brainwaves seems to look to be in there $120-$150 range
big delay not included
You look and sound different tore......✌🏻
MY FAVORITE COLORS PINK UU AND GREEN💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵
Interesting. Is the case in metal ? Doesn't look like it.
Where is Tore ?
He doesn't work for TC Electronic anymore, he got a job at Universal Audio 👍
Wow !
@@AndrewMooreLearningLicks are u srs?
More like bore amiright?
Jk nah lars is great
He got arrested for kicking Chuck Norris' ass
Where is Thore??? :(((((
I will buy it only because is Pink
Where's Tor Tore Torr Thor??
Looks like I don't need to buy a SubNUp anymore
Right. Only if you want the second Sub. I'm guessing some of the TonePrints would work different too, but this is too new for me to know that yet. SubNUp is really well done for what it is. Really makes my sound pop out when I want something different.
Hello TC! The pedal is a big disappointment, it s a failure. Latency is unbearable, the volume drop at mashing is unacceptable. HOw can we back our money? Thank you.
Can`t watch this with no Tore.
Yeah.. the 'and... it's pink' is clearly the downside.. so can see why you need turn it into a selling point.
nah its a plus
@@alioop4492
nah.. it's a minus.
@@gammakeraulophon i guess diff ppl have diff opinions but i just bought it and it looks sick
@@alioop4492
Sure - Subjective like I say. It is a cool sounding pedal.. I just don't like pink.
@@gammakeraulophon fair enough
You had me at polyphonic ,you lost me at pink .
Sorry, man. Custom paint-job? 🤔
Pink is great :)
first
meh...no Tore, no fun...just another pedal. :/
which guitar is used in the video?
Conquer 59 - Baum Guitars www.baumguitars.com
Where is Tore?